“If such external influences are intrinsic to religion, then logic and scientific thought dictate that there must be a mechanism by which this influence is transmitted. A religious or spiritual belief that involves an invisible undetectable force that nonetheless influences human actions and behavior or that of the world itself produces a situation in which a believer has no choice but to have faith and abandon logic--or simply not care.”
Quote by Lisa Randall
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Lisa Randall
Lisa Randall is a prominent physicist recognized for her contributions to particle physics and cosmology. She is known for her research on extra dimensions and the Higgs boson, and has been a professor at Harvard University. Randall has received numerous awards for her research and has been influential in bringing the complexities of theoretical physics to the public. more
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